Sometimes “done” is just the beginning…

Share this post

“One’s destination is never a place, but always a new way of seeing things.”

Henry Miller

adventure alps amazing beautiful

Do you climb the mountain to get to the top, or to see how the world looks from the peak?  Is it the journey that matters or is it simply a task to be checked off the list?  

How often do we achieve some dream, goal, or destination to simply mark it “complete” and then move on to the next thing?  I know that I am guilty of this all too often and I that by doing so I am missing the real value of achievement; what you learn from having experienced something new and building a new set of lenses through which to view the world.  

Why is this so hard to do?

Is it simply easier to numb yourself with the next new thing than it is to look internally and say “how could I have done this better?” or “what did I learn that can help me the next time?” Or perhaps it is simply that achievement has become the idol in life where the pursuit of more is the way of our modern world and this takes precedence over reflecting on what we have learned and how we have changed.  

Maybe getting to the destination isn’t the goal at all.  It is simply the beginning of a new journey.  A journey that will be forever different because of our experiences and the lessons learned on our way to the our last destination.  The next trip is different because of what we have experienced.  But only if we take the time to pause and reflect on what we have seen.  

 

author avatar
Dusty Holcomb

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Join the newsletter and never miss a post.

Get Dusty’s leadership wisdom and blog posts straight to your inbox.

Related posts

A group of children carefully planting young seedlings in a garden bed, illustrating the importance of nurturing growth over time. Just like leadership, growth requires patience, care, and the willingness to cultivate potential in others before the harvest is visible.
Uncategorized

Spring: A Season for Planting a New Leadership Growth Mindset

“Spring is far more than just a changing of seasons; it’s a rebirth of the spirit.” Toni Sorenson Spring is ...
Read More
"Runners in a marathon symbolize resilience and the will to win, embodying leadership principles of perseverance, self-discipline, and focusing on what you can control. This image reflects the key themes from 'The Will to Win: How to Build a Legacy That Lasts,' reinforcing the message that success is about mindset, effort, and endurance.
Uncategorized

The Will to Win: How to Build a Legacy That Lasts

“The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel, are the things that endure. These qualities are so ...
Read More
A lone figure stands on a rocky ledge, gazing into a foggy, open landscape—symbolizing uncertainty, self-reflection, and the journey to overcoming doubt.
Growth

Doubt is Lying to You: How to Reclaim Your Confidence and Take Bold Action

Overcoming doubt isn’t about waiting until you feel ready—it’s about recognizing the lies it tells you and moving forward anyway. Doubt will keep you stuck ...
Read More

Join the Newsletter

Sign up for Dusty’s daily leadership inspiration in your inbox.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.